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STAGE I:
Transfer of the Flap tissue from the Donor Site to the Chest Wall

• OR TIME4-8 hours
• HOSPITAL STAY4 Nights
• PAIN SCALE3-5

STAGE II:
Cosmetic Shaping of the Flap with Removal of Excess Skin + Nipple Reconstruction + Balancing Procedures to the Contra-Lateral Breast

• OR TIME2-3 hours
•  OUTPATIENT
• PAIN SCALE2

STAGE III:
Areolar Tattoo

• OR TIME1 hour
•  IN-OFFICE
• PAIN SCALE0

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